Joel Ruisi, a Community Champion in Florida, is known for his expertise in data management using Couchbase, a NoSQL database platform. Based in Orlando, he spends his workdays helping clients enhance their data utilization and appreciates Couchbase for its ease of setup and superior performance compared to other NoSQL competitors. Joel has leveraged Couchbase for various tasks such as caching slower data stores, system integration, and creating search applications, highlighting its versatility for numerous use cases. He expresses satisfaction with Couchbase's upcoming full-text search feature, which aligns with his wish for integrated search capabilities. Outside of work, Joel enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, and reading science fiction.